San Marcos Community Foundation

The San Marcos Community Foundation (SMCF) serves to enrich the quality of life for the community of San Marcos by serving as a nonprofit public benefit corporation providing financial and other assistance programs benefiting the City or its residents. The Foundation was established by the San Marcos City Council on October 27, 1987, creating an Endowment Fund originating from a one million dollar contribution by the builders of the North County Energy and Resource Recovery Center. The Foundation provides grants to a wide variety of nonprofit groups serving San Marcos residents. Grants have been awarded to a diverse group of nonprofit organizations serving different purposes:

City Hall – Council Chamber *In addition to the SMCF Board meetings, the Grant Funding Subcommittee meets the second Wednesday of every month at 6pm at City Hall in the San Marcos Room. The subcommittee does not meet in December. Grant Funding Subcommittee membership rotates between SMCF Board Members.

Length of Term:

Two years

Responsible Department:

City Manager's Office

Qualifications/Conditions:

Applicant* must reside in or have a business in the City of San Marcos
*To serve on the SMCF Board

Compensation:

None

Financial Disclosure:

Must submit Conflict of Interest statements (FPPC Form 700)

Training:

City staff provides an initial orientation and ethics training in accordance with state law